History and Charm – Unique and Authentic Florence

Unique and authentic Florence vacation -Tuscan Hills, Italy

From small-group & private tours to cooking classes, private transfers, the best hotels, and accommodations – we curate the most incredible authentic experiences through Europe for the entire family.  

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Welcome to Florence

Upon arrival in Florence, enjoy a private transfer from the airport to your 5* hotel and check-in.

In the afternoon, meet your private driver and guide for a half-day tour of the city. You may visit the Uffizi Gallery where you will discover a collection of priceless works, particularly from the period of the Italian Renaissance (including works by Giotto, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and more).

Continue to the Accademia Gallery museum to admire the statue of David, Michelangelo‘s greatest masterpiece. Afterwards, enjoy a private transfer back to the hotel.

Unique and authentic Florence vacation - Florence, Italy at night

The Ancient Silk Mill

In the morning, take a private transfer from the hotel to a unique ancient silk mill, owned by one of the most important Italian stylists, in the heart of Florence.

Founded in the 18th century, the mill is one of the last remaining workshops for silk manufacturing in the world, with hand-operated and semi-mechanical looms, embellished by a wondrous warper designed by Leonardo Da Vinci. Today as in the past, it weaves made-to-measure fabrics and the best interior design for luxury homes, castles and yachts around the world, in the spirit of excellent Florentine tradition. Enjoy a private visit of the silk mill to discover the ancient Florentine art of luxury silk weaving followed by an exclusive private lunch in the showroom.

In the afternoon, meet your private guide for a half-day tour to continue the visit of this marvelous city. At the end of the day, return to the hotel.

Unique and authentic Florence vacation - David, Florence

Cooking Class & Fashion Tour

In the morning, enjoy private transfer to an exclusive location for a special lunch cooking class with a private chef. “Desinare” is an old-fashioned Florentine term for that time of day when the family would gather around the table to eat. “Desinare in Tuscany” is a special course for all those who want to experience a real genuine Tuscan meal.

In the afternoon, take an exclusive Fashion Tour especially tailored to your preferences. Our partnerships with the most important fashion houses allow us to offer you exclusive access to showrooms and stores of your choice (just tell us the name brand you are searching for!) – all outside of regular business hours to provide an exclusive and stress-free shopping experience. Upon request, the Personal Shoppers can also bring a customized selection of products right to your hotel.

Unique and authentic Florence vacation - family-friendly cooking class

Bolgheri & Ponte Vecchio Dining Experience

Enjoy an exclusive helicopter flight over the beautiful Tuscan hills, followed by an exceptional wine experience, discovering the secrets of labels that have made the history of Italian enology. In the Castagneto Carducci area and in particular, in Bolgheri, some of the best wines of the territory are produced. This includes the famous Bolgheri Sassicaia titled DOC, which is considered one of the finest Italian wines, exclusively produced by Tenuta San Guido. Then, join an excellent culinary experience in Osteria San Guido Restaurant, combined with Sassicaia wine, or in a Michelin-starred La Pineta Restaurant.

Head back to the hotel and relax; then, in the late afternoon, take a private transfer to the Ponte Vecchio for a special private dinner in the exclusive setting of an illustrious jewelry Maison, reserved for your private use. Here, masterful culinary creations from an eminent local Chef are paired with luxurious libations.

Unique and authentic Florence vacation

Truffle Hunt & Perfume Experience

In the morning, enjoy a private transfer to Bagno a Ripoli for a fantastic truffle experience. Giulio the truffle hunter, “The Pioneer “ of the truffle experiences in Tuscany, will offer a fun and informative program including a truffle conversation, a 2-hour truffle walk in the forest, and finally a cooking show to let you learn how to clean truffles and how to keep them fresh. At the end of this experience, you will enjoy a truffle lunch.

In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to meet with a perfume specialist and explore the secrets and techniques of artistic perfumery. You will be able to discover exclusive, rare, and precious essences in an intimate and private setting. Interactively, you will learn the techniques to create a personal Eau de Parfum, from selecting the essences to analyzing the olfactory pyramid, diluting the concentrate in alcohol, and finally, bottling the product. Later, you will be able to meet with a perfume specialist and uncover the secrets and techniques of artistic perfumery

Photo by Andrea Cairone on Unsplash of a dog truffle hunting

Photo by Andrea Cairone on Unsplash

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